Religion

Absence of fear of God bane of national growth- Alhaji Muhammad

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By Rotimi Famakin

The Hausa community in Ibadan the Oyo State capital joined other Muslim faithful in the world to celebrate Eid el Fitri marking the end of the Ramadan fast.

At Agodi Government Arcade where the prayer was held today, the Chief Imam of Ibadan Hausa Community, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad led the worshippers in the two raqat prayers

Addressing newsmen after the prayer, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad said Muslims should imbibe the fear of Allah, which he said was the basis for the Ramadan fast.

 The cleric explained that the absence of the fear of God had led to myriads of socio-economic problems confronting the nation

Speaking in the same vein, the Seriki Hausawa of Ibadan land, Alhaji Alid Zungeru, who said Nigeria was too complex to govern, lamented the get-rich-quick syndrome among the people, saying it has led to needless bloodshed in the country.

 In an interview, the Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi said comfort was currently returning to the country and urged all and sundry to intensify their prayers for the nation.

 Mr Fadeyi admonished Muslims in the country to continue to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan fast with the demonstration of peace and love for one another

High point the event was a special prayer for a member of the Hausa community who died during the prayer.

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Religion

Ayedatiwa, Peller Congratulate Muslims on Eid-el-Fitri Celebration

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By Oriola Afolabi, Morenike Tony-Esan

Governor Lucky  Aiyedatiwa has congratulated the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, imploring them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents.

The governor, in his message to the Muslim community, prayed that this year’s Eid would bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful, expressing optimism for a sustained peaceful coexistence in the State.

This was contained in a release signed by the governor’s chief press secretary Prince Ebeneezer Adeniyan.

While thanking Muslim clerics and leaders across the State for their support and prayers for the State, he promises to continue to provide a conducive environment for religious harmony in the State. 

A former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and Eid-el-Fitri celebration. 

Honourable Peller’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement shared on his social media platforms and with the media on Wednesday. 

While describing the last month as a soul/purifying one, the Ayedero of Yorubaland urged all to keep standing for uprightness and goodness, showing love to fellow beings, particularly the needy, and helping them in any possible way. 

The statement read: 

“I congratulate fellow Muslim brothers and sisters on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-ul-Fitri being celebrated globally at the moment. 

“As Muslims, the last month has been soul-purifying for most of us, as we devoted most of our time to praying, seeking God’s forgiveness, helping the needy, embracing and upholding good deeds at every slight opportunity.

“However, every good deed of us during the holy month of Ramadan should be further strengthened even now that Ramadan is over. You must continue to stand for uprightness and goodness against wrongdoing and any act of selfishness, callousness, wickedness, backbiting, evil and others. 

“Importantly, the show of love and act of generosity exhibited to fellow beings, particularly the less privileged and the needy, during the month of Ramadan should be sustained. Continue to be helpful to whom it may concern in whatever way you can, and you shall continue to soar higher inexplicably in whatever you do. 

“Once again, I extend my best wishes and greetings to you all on this occasion of Eid-up-Fitri and pray that we witness many more on earth. Amen! Barika De Salah.”

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Religion

Osun NAWOJ Felicitates Muslim Sisters on Eid El-Fitr Celebration

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Osun State Chapter, has rejoiced with its members across the state on the joyous occasion of Eid El-Fitr.

This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, Comrade Abisola Ariwodola and Secretary, Comrade Oluwaranti Ojewumi 

Nawoj Osun joins Muslim sisters in celebrating the conclusion of a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection, as Eid El-Fitr is a time of joy, gratitude, and spiritual renewal, a month-long journey of spiritual devotion and self-discipline.

Osun NAWOJ applauds the dedication, resilience, and unwavering faith exhibited throughout Ramadan period by Muslim members and their commitments to fasting, prayer, which acts of charity exemplifies the values of compassion, empathy, and solidarity that are central to Islam.

As NAWOJ is committed to promoting understanding and harmony within womenfolk, the state chapter of the Women Journalists celebrates the contributions of our Muslim sisters to its social, cultural, and economic fabric, and also implored them to come together to deepen bonds of sisterhood, that reaffirms commitment to mutual respect, tolerance, cooperation and unity. 

The statement also urged Nawojians to always pray for the success of the association, adding that this special Eid El-Fitr celebration be a source of happiness, and spiritual fulfillment for members, loved ones and entire state at large.

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Religion

 Pray for Nation, Abiodun Charges Muslims

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By Olusegun Folarin

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud. 

Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran, emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for the country’s progress, unity and development.

The Governor also called on Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad which include love, tolerance, peace, and humility.

He urged Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-El Maulud to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet and strive to live a life of righteousness and selflessness.

The Governor expressed his commitment to providing good and effective governance to the people of Ogun State and called on Muslims to continue to support his administration and pray for its success.

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Human Angle

Alhaji Salim Abioye Laid to Rest

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By Lilian Ibomor

Death is an inevitable end; hence it is important for people to always live with caution on daily basis.

A cleric, Alhaji Abdufatai Adeshina stated this at the burial ceremony of a retired Deputy Director Training, Radio Nigeria Training School, now National Broadcasting Academy, Shogunle, Lagos, Alhaji Salim Abioye, held at Muslim Cemetery Apete, Ibadan.

Alhaji Adeshina explained that in the light of the temporary nature of existence, people should live to please God and shun unbridled lure of mundane things.

Daughter Of the deceased, Mrs Alima Orunsolu, described Alhaji Salim Abioye as a loving, religious and disciplined father.

Similarly, former GM, Premier FM, Alhaji Bashiru Omosho and Chairman, Pensioners Association, FRCN Ibadan, Mr Sola Ogunmola said the legacy of deceased would continue to linger.

Alhaji Abioye  joined Radio Nigeria  Ibadan in the 1960s and worked as correspondent  in Ijebu Ode after which he was  transferred to  Lagos  FRCN Ikoyi, in the 1980s  as a member  of the  National  Network news. 

Late Abioye was also at the State House, Dodan Baracks and covered I984 Hajj for FRCN. 

He is survived by a wife and five children, among whom is Mrs Orunsolu Halima  Abioye, a staff of Radio Nigeria Ibadan.

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Adhere to Principles of Supplication, Cleric Tells Muslim Faithful

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By Nafiu Busari

Strict adherence to principles of supplication is essential to aid quick response from Allah on certain challenges facing Muslims.

An Ibadan-based cleric, Ustaz Luqman Kharashi, stated this at the Annual Ramadan Lecture of Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria ( MMPN), Oyo State, held at the Central Mosque, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State ( BCOS), Ibadan.

Ustaz Kharashi, who spoke on the topic ” When and How to Supplicate Allah for Quick Response” said it was essential for Muslims seeking answers to prayers to believe in Almighty Allah and make patience their watchword.

He harped on the need for individuals to be thankful to Allah always, adding that those who supplicate Allah during comfort, stand the chance of getting a quick response at a point of need.

While enumerating ways, manners and time to supplicate Allah for quick response, Ustaz Kharashi,
admonished the Muslim faithful to remain focused to God and ensure full concentration.

He said that prayer remained a medium of communication between man and God.

He commended MMPN for organising the annual lecture, saying that it would go a long way to uplift participants spiritually.

” First, be thankful to Allah and believe that Allah accepts prayer. Another thing to note is that we should centre our prayers to Allah alone because Allah deals with man according to his or her faith”

” Patience is also key while praying to God, and this should be done with full concentration”

In his remarks, Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Abdul Rahman Abdul Raheem, expressed concern over the rate at which the youths strive for quick success.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria ( MMPN) , Oyo State, Alhaji Abdul – Rofih Adebayo, said the topic was carefully chosen considering the length at which people search for quick responses to prayers.

He reiterated the commitment of the association in protecting the image of Islam in relation to negative broadcasts against the religion in the media as well as supporting Muslims in the pen profession.

Also speaking, the National President, MMPN, Alhaji Abdulrahmon Balogun, lauded the leadership of the association in the state for upholding the legacies of the association.

He urged them to reach out to every member on similar occasions for a massive turnout .

In their separate remarks, Dr Bayo Busari of Lead City University, Ibadan and Alhaja Muibat Mustapha, advised participants to seek knowledge from seasoned scholars in the religion for proper guidance.

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Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Distributes Food Stuffs to Muslim Widows

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The wife of the Oyo state  Governor,  Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has distributed foodstuffs to some Muslim Widows in the State.
Mrs. Makinde through the wife of the Chief Imam of the Government House Mosque, Alhaja Suwebat Adebayo, made the distribution at her  Office ,Government House Road, Ibadan.
She said remembering the less privileged especially the widows during  Ramadan was a good gesture  saying that the initiative would serve as succor to all Muslims who were fasting and a token of love in contributing to the life of the vulnerable ones.
Mrs. Makinde  however assured the widows that she would not stop in rendering assistance to them in order for them to feel the positive impact of the present government in Oyo State.
In her response, the Amirah Government House Mosque, Alhaja Lateefat Adekunle said that it was only the grace of the Almighty Allah for any woman who lost her husband to be great and become successful in life, because, according to her, husband is the head of the family who provides for his immediate family members. 
In her response, the founder of Khaliyat widows centre, Hajia Iyabode Aliu lauded the First Lady for her love towards the Muslim widows.
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Religion

Osun Muslim Faithful in Last Minute Rush for Eid Preparation

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Muslim faithful are making last-minute rush in preparation for eld el Kabir in Osun State.

Radio Nigeria correspondent, Wasiu Ajadosu who visited some major markets like igbona, orisunmibare ,Oluode in Osogbo reports that both buyers and sellers were engaging in business transaction.

Some of the buyers, who complained about the economic situation occasioned by Covid 19 in the country, said they had little resources to purchase necessary materials for the celebration.

A buyer, Mr lukuman Adeniran lamented the rise in the price of commodities, saying it beyond the reach of masses.

Mr Adeniran called on government to urgently come up with measure that would revamp the nation’s economy.

Also a visit to the ram markets indicated that there was low patronage as ram sellers complained that buyers could not afford the ram due to increase in price.

A ram seller, Alhaji mustapha Yaya, who said the price of an average ram ranges from thirty five thousand to fifty thousand, noted that the current economic situation had affected purchasing power of Muslim faithful.

Speaking, an Islamic scholar, Alhaji Lateeful Yusuf urged Muslim faithful to celebrate eld el kabir within their means, saying there was no compulsion in ram sacrifice except for those who can afford it.

Wasiu Ajadosu